Omnivores are animals that have teeth designed for eating both plants and animals. Learn which ones can be found in the parks, including the raccoon and striped skunk, what foods […]
Bright Conservation Area is the largest of the Hancock Park District’s five conservation areas, which are designed to protect water quality, expand wildlife habitat, and provide natural beauty. Learn about […]
Wooly Bear can be seen everywhere in the fall. They are one of the most popular and beloved caterpillars. Take a hike to see if they are hiding along the […]
It’s time for a turkey hunt. Children will make a turkey snood headband and look at turkey feathers. A hike to look for turkeys or signs they’ve been there will […]
If you love building bricks, then join us for our program focused on building brick engineering. Learn good building practices, make a space station as a group, and create buildings […]
The landscape of Hancock County would have been much different at the time of the first Thanksgiving. Hike the trails and imagine how different it would have been in 1621. […]
Tour the house of Charles and Mary McKinnis and learn about life in Ohio during the 1840s. Enjoy eating homemade cookies by the fire. Children who attend can create a […]
Get the Christmas holidays started with the story “If You Take a Mouse to the Movies.” The story will be read by the fireside, and popcorn strands will be hung […]
